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BLM LIBRARY

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SQUAW LEAP

WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT

AREA PLAN

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1966

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

SACRAMENTO DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA

SOUTHERN MOTHER LODE
RESOURCE AREA

MAY 1966

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PLAN FOR
SQUAW LEAP WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA

U. S. Department of the Interior
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

Southern Mother Lode Resource Area
Sacramento District, California
May 1966

Report Prepared and Submitted by

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Richard E. Traylor

Forester, Sacramento District

MAY 2 7 BEE

Date

Recommended by :

LARS H. ERICSON

Lars H. Ericson
Southern Mother Lode Resource
Area Manager

MAY 2 7 1906

Date

Recommended by

Sgd. H. Curt Hammst

H. Curt Hammit

District Manager, Sacramento District

Date

Appnjrved

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J . R Penny

State Director, California

JUN 2 1966

Date

Table of Contents

Page No.

Acknowledgements iii

List of Tables and Illustrations . iv

Prologue v

Introduction 1

Description of Study Area k

Location h

Water Developments 4

Physiographic Features .... 10

Delineation of the Recreation Area . 10

Present Land Use 11

Resource Analysis 12

Wildlife 12

Livestock Forage 15

Recreation 20

Lands and Minerals 22

Watershed 22

Development Plan 26

General 26

Recreation 26

Management Plan 28

Conclusions and Recommendations 29

Bibliography 3'

Appendix

Page No.

1. Storage and Surface Elevations of Millerton Lake ... 32

2. Proposed Water Developments 34

3. Proposed Habitat Work 36

4. Grazing Leases 38

5. Vegetative Cover Types and Composition 40

6. Wildlife Observed 42

7. Scientific Names 44

8. Example of Hunter Signs 47

9. Letters 49

0. Proposed Agreement 56

II. Overlays 59

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Acknowledgements

Extensive field examination of the area was made. The help of the
following agencies is greatly appreciated.

Division of Beaches and Parks, Sacramento, California; Bureau of
Reclamation, Sacramento, California; Region IV Headquarters,
California Department of Fish and Game, Fresno, California;
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Joaquin Division, Fresno,
California; Wildlife Conservation Board, Sacramento, California;
Fresno Sportsmen Club, Fresno, California.

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List of Tables and illustrations

Tables

Page No.

1. Squaw Leap Wildlife Management Area Acreages 11

2. Existing Range Improvements 19

3. Plan of Development 26

1 1 lustrations

1. View of flat area on the north side of the river, from the

county road 2

2. Looking downstream in the river canyon 2

3. Area location map 5

k. Entrance sign at Friant Dam 6

5. View of downstream face of Friant Dam, irrigation canal outlet

in bottom part 7

6. View of upstream face of Friant Dam . . i 7

7. Average surface elevation of Millerton Lake for a ten year

period 8

8. Average storage of Millerton Lake for a ten year period .... 9

9. Deer antlers found on the north side of the river ....... 13

10. Example of brush piles existing on the area 16

11. Map of proposed sign locations 17

12. View of proposed digger pine thinning area 21

13. View of proposed Kerckhoff campground 23

}k. View of proposed Kerckhoff campground 23

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15. View of proposed overlook 2k

16. View of river canyon from the proposed overlook 2k

17. View of Squaw Leap Picnic Area 25

18. View of proposed bridge site 25

PROLOGUE

The dividing line between the area to be managed by BLM and the
area to be managed by the California State Division of Beaches and
Parks is still in doubt. A meeting was held on May 5, 1966 with
representatives of the Division of Beaches and Parks, Bureau of
Reclamation, California Department of Fish and Game, Sportsmen's
Council of Central California, and Bureau of Land Management. This
meeting was to make an on-the-ground inspection of the proposed
dividing line, as given in this report. The line as proposed by
the Division of Beaches and Parks differs slightly, from the one
proposed by BLM. This difference, in all probability, can be
compromised on between BLM and Beaches and Parks. Therefore, the
final acreages may differ slightly from the figures used in this
report. Also, some of the proposed projects may have to be changed,
dependent on the final selection of a dividing line.

The subject of the dividing line was discussed again on May 10,
1966 with Dave Hayes, Landscape architect for Beaches and Parks.
A tentative compromise was reached at this time. The line was
moved eastward in Section 9, T. 10 S. , R. 22 E. from what is shown
on the overlays in this report. The line as tentatively agreed on
follows the ridge in Section 9, down to the river, approximately
down the North-South center line of the section.

INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this plan is to inventory and outline a proposed
coordinated development program for the preservation and multiple
use of the natural resources present on the area. The plan will
consider the following resources; wildlife, recreation, livestock
forage and watershed.

The area is comprised of k,2kk acres. Of this acreage, 2,280 acres
are currently being managed by BLM. The remaining acreage consists
of 1,23^ acres of Reclamation withdrawn land, and 730 acres of
private land which had been acquired by Reclamation in connection
with the building of Friant Dam (Millerton Lake). Public access
is available for only a part of the area (640 acres) being adminis-
tered by BLM. If access could be improved and if BLM could obtain
the administration of the remainder of the Federally owned land,
the area could be developed to provide the public with better use
of the available resources.

Even though the area is small, the terrain which is encompassed by
the boundary ranges from gentle slopes (see illustration 1) to
rugged, wild, river canyon type, with steep slopes (see illustration
2). The area falls within the definition of a natural environment
area as stated in the BLM manual, part 6000. 05A3. Therefore, to
best preserve the natural beauty of the area, the development will
be limited to the basic facilities needed, to help protect the
resources, and to give the visitor a sense of remoteness, while at
the same time helping him enjoy the area.

Several years ago the local people (Fresno Sportsmen Club, California
Department of Fish and Game) saw this as an area that had the
potential of being developed to help relieve some of the hunting
pressure that is present around Fresno. These people recognized
the need of developing such an area, and also realized that for the
area to be developed properly it should be under the administration
of one agency. They felt that this agency should be the Bureau
of Land Management, since BLM is organized as a multiple use agency,
whereas the other agencies located in the area are single purpose
agencies.

The Sacramento District of the BLM was asked by the Fresno Sportsmen
Club and the California Department of Fish and Game (Fresno Office),
early in 1 965 to investigate the Squaw Leap Area for possible access
improvement and game habitat work. It was suggested by the local

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View of North Side of the River

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View of River Canyon

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people that this area be designated the "Ted Anderson Recreation
Area." Since it is the policy of the Department not to identify
areas with personal names of living people, the area has been
tentatively designated the Squaw Leap Wildlife Management Area.
Squaw Leap is the name of a prominent rock peak in the area, and
is identified on topographic maps of this region.

Local interest for the project is very strong, and is centered
around the Fresno County Sportsmen Club. The Madera Sportsmen
Club has also expressed an interest in the development of the area.
These clubs, especially the Fresno Club, have indicated they are
willing to back the project with money and manpower (see letter
in Appendix 9). The California Department of Fish and Game is
also interested, in the project and are willing to cooperate in
any way necessary to develop the area (see letter in Appendix 9).

Other agencies vitally involved in this plan of development are:
State of California, Division of Beaches and Parks, U.S. Depart-
ment of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation and Pacific Gas and
Electric Company. The proposed area lies at the head of Millerton
Lake, which is being currently managed, in part, as a State Park
by the Division of Beaches and Parks. Approximately *+6. 3% or
1,964 acres under consideration for development, are controlled by
the Bureau of Reclamation, under first form Reclamation withdrawals,
These factors tend to complicate the preparation of any plan of
development.

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DESCRIPTION OF STUDY AREA

Location

The Squaw Leap Wildlife Management area is in the Southern Mother
Lode Resource Area. The planning unit is the San Joaquin Valley
(number 0472).

The proposed management area is located on the San Joaquin River,
upstream from Friant Dam (Millerton Lake) see illustration 3, in
northeastern Fresno County. The river bisects the area with approx-
imately 2621 acres on the north side in Madera County, and 1,623
acres on the south side in Fresno County. The Kerckhoff Power-
house, a PG & E development is situated on the river in the center
of the management area.

The boundary line of the Sierra National Forest is approximately
one mile east of the area. Fresno-Clovis metropolitan area is
located 13 air line miles, and approximately 45 highway miles to
the southwest. Other small communities located nearby are Auberry,
Toll House, Friant and Millerton.

History of Water Developments

Friant Dam (Millerton Lake) is located on the San Joaquin River.
The dam was one of the earliest features in the Bureau of Reclama-
tion's Central Valley Project (see illustration 4). Construction
of the dam was started in 1939 and was completed in 1944 (see
illustration 5 and 6). The reservoir has a capacity of 520,500
acre-feet, at a water surface elevation of 580 feet. It covers an
area of 4,900 acres, and is 15 miles in length. It controls San
Joaquin river flows, provides downstream releases, and provides
conservation storage and diversion into the Madera and Friant-Kern
Canals. Friant Dam is a straight concrete gravity type structure
319 feet in height with a crest length of 3,488 feet. Since the
basic purpose is for irrigation and flood control, severe drawdown
of the reservoir occurs during the heavy recreation use season
(refer to illustrations 7 and 8).

The first PG & E facilities consisting of Kerckhoff Powerhouse were
constructed in 1919. ' The operation at the Kerckhoff Powerhouse
consists of using the stream flow and releases from other power
plants upstream from Kerckhoff. The powerhouse was recently auto-
mated, so that the personnel required to run the operation was
reduced.

1. U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Fact
Sheet on Friant Division.

2. Physical Data on Hydro-Electric Plants, Pacific Gas and
Electric Company, San Francisco.

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Physiographic Features

The San Joaquin River drains a total area of 1,675 square miles
above Friant Dam. The river canyon for the most part is remote and
rugged. The river forms an important supply of water for Fresno
County, as well as for other southern counties, as far south as
Bakersf ield.

The elevations within the management area vary from 800 to 2,300
feet. The topography consists of both gently rolling hills and
rugged, almost inaccessible terrain.

The climate is normally mild. Rainfall amounts to 20 to 25 inches
annually, occurring mostly during the winter months. Snow sometimes
falls under unusually cold conditions. The temperature ranges
from an average minimum of 25 in winter to around 90 during the
summer.

The vegetation consists of woodland grass and chaparral. Digger
Pine is present over the majority of the area. Other vegetative
species present in varying amounts are: interior live oak, Blue Oak,
Wedgeleaf Ceanothus, Whitethorn and Manzanita.

A soil survey by the Soil Conservation Service has been completed
for the recreation area. Two basic types are found; deep granitic
soils and extremely rocky lands. The basic soil series are
Ahwahnee and Auberry.

Del ineation of the Management Area

The boundary was placed to take in all of the suitable and available
land, which is or could be under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of
Land Management, The east boundary was placed where the land leased
by Beaches and Park* terminates. The boundary is being coordinated
with the State Division of Beaches and Parks.

The acreage and ownership within the delineated area is shown in
Table 1.

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Table

Wildlife Management
Squaw Leap Area Acreages

Ownership

Publ ic Domain

Power Site Withdrawals

Public Domain Restored to Mining

Only
First Form Reclamation Withdrawal
Land Acquired by Bureau of

Reclamation

* Includes status changes as indicated in proposed U.S
Survey Restoration (SAC 080012).

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Percent

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1,234
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Geological

As can be seen by this table, the Bureau of Land Management controls
53.7% of the area or 2,280 acres. The Bureau of Reclamation controls
46.3% of the total area, or 1,964 acres.

Present Land Use

Presently the land is basically used for grazing. The other uses

are watershed, and the production of power at the Kerckhoff powerhouse,

No recreation use, except hunting and some fishing, presently takes

place on the area. Access on the south side is controlled by

PG £• E with a locked gate and by the Bureau of Reclamation. Very

few hunters are allowed in, only those who have knowledge of the

area, and are able to obtain a key to the gate. Access to the north

side is afforded to the general public only by wading the river.

No public access is available for the Madera side of the area. The

rancher on the north side allows few to cross over private land onto

public land for hunting and fishing purposes.

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RESOURCE ANALYSIS

Wildlife

Wildlife present: For an area of this size, there is a wide variety of
wildlife present. Black tailed deer were observed on both sides of
the river. Thirteen deer were seen, which would indicate a large
resident deer population. The deer appeared to be in good condition.
A breakdown of the observed deer is given in appendix 6. Two antlers
found on the Kennedy Table side of the river were of exceptional
size, (see illustration 9). These antlers are evidence that this
area has been used by trophy bucks.

California quail were found on most of the area. In spite of the
quail population being near their low point of the year considerable
numbers were observed.

The Cottontail (rabbit) is found on the area. If an earlier hunting
season could be established, the cottontail could become a larger
share of the hunter's bag. The gray squirrel is present and should
be abundant enough to hunt in the years of its cyclic high. Mourn-
ing doves nest throughout the area, but it is questionable whether
they are numerous enough to be worth hunting.

Large flocks of Band- tailed pigeons were observed along the high
ridges on the west side of the area. These birds can be an
important attraction to an area if they are common migrants. The
Chukar partridge has been introduced to the west side near Kennedy
Table but there is some doubt as to whether they have become
establ ished.

Waterfowl use the San Joaquin River especially Wood ducks and Common
Mergansers. Various kinds of waterfowl were observed on private
ponds on both sides of the proposed recreation area. The majority
of the birds observed were on the Van Alen ponds. Appendix 6
lists the wildlife observed on and off of the recreation area.
Stock ponds on the area and the reservoirs proposed for construction
should receive at least limited waterfowl use.

The hunting and fishing rights to the Van Alen ranch are leased to
a group of ten Madera County sportsmen, and their access from the
north permits them an exclusive hunting ground at this time.

The hunting pressure on the south side is limited by lack of public
knowledge of the area, narrow and steep access road, and locked
gates. In spite of the above, four bucks were taken during the
1965 deer season and on opening weekend of the quail season sixteen
hunters took 43 quail and 8 cottontail rabbits. These figures
were obtained from the California Department of Fish and Game bag

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1 1 S ustrat ion 9
Deer Antlers Found on the North Side of the
River

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checks and deer tag returns.

It was estimated that during the 1 965 season a total of 50 hunter
days were spent in the area for big game hunting. Based on opening
weekend use, it was estimated that a total of 150 hunter days were
spent on upland game hunting.

Habitat: The vegetative cover is an overstory of Blue Oak or Digger
Pine, with live oak or shrubs comprising the understory. Annual
grasses and forbs provide the ground cover over most of the area.
The cover can be divided into four types. These types are mainly
differentiated by exposure and topography which cause changes in
composition of the total cover. For an example of the types and
the estimated composition, refer to appendix 5.

Some of the important browse species found on the area are as
follows: Whitethorn Buck brush, Holly-leafed Redberry, Mountain
Mahogany, Shrub Oak, Blue Oak, Poison Oak and Deer Clover. These
plants provide important browse for deer and livestock, and also
provide food and escape cover for other forms of wildlife. Many
large, browse plants, which provide little food or escape cover, are
scattered throughout the area. It is suggested that these decadent
plants be cut and piled for upland game cover.

Annual grasses and forbs of the ground cover are important to upland
game and species from the genera Bromus, Avena and Festuca make up
a large part of the quail habitat. Certain forbs from the genera
Erodlum, Lotus, Lup ine, and Tri fol ium provide a large portion of the
food supply for both quail and song birds.

The most desirable ratio of grasses to forbs are found on ranges
whfch have been moderately to lightly grazed. Generally, upland
game populations suffer when the ratio swings to either mainly
grasses or mainly forbs. Overgrazing results in increased forbs
and the diminutive grass forms. Nonuse results in a general decrease
in forbs with areas going totally to Ripgut Brome.

Proposed Wildlife Improvements: Seven retention reservoirs are pro-
posed for better water distribution (see proposed project overlay
located in appendix 11). These ponds will provide seasonal water for
livestock and year long water for wildlife. A three strand, 42
inch high, barbed wire fence will be constructed around a portion of
each reservoir to protect and encourage growth of upland game cover.

The quail habitat needs little improvement except to provide escape
cover in areas where it is not now adequate. The construction of
brush piles, one-eight mile apart (one per 10 acres) would improve
the upland game habitat. This work is proposed for 1,150 acres as shown

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on the wildlife project overlay in appendix 11 and in appendix 3.
This work will require hand labor and will cost approximately $10
for each brush pile. A few brush piles of this type are already
located in the area (see illustration 10).

Low intensity burning should be investigated as a possible means to
improve the habitat for wildlife. It will take investigation,
planning and trials to make sure improvement is the result.

Deer browse-ways and Lana Vetch planting is proposed on an exper-
imental basis. For an estimated cost of this work refer to
appendix 3-

The browse-way work will consist of cutting the brush from an
area 10 chains long and 1 chain wide, along the contour of north
facing slopes. It is hoped that this experimental work will
provide answers to the following questions: 1) effect deer have
on regeneration, 2) browse-way size that the deer population is
able to maintain, 3) deer use on north slopes, k) what plants
resprout, and 5) what use this area receives by other wildlife
species.

Woolly-podded vetch with fertilizer should be tried around some of
the proposed brush piles. Since this would be on an experimental
basis, hand planting in selected spots using a direct seeder of the
type used in forest rehabitation work, should be tried.

Predator control should be discouraged on the public lands of this
area. Bobcats, coyotes, gray foxes, skunks and the rest of the
weasels should be taken by sporting methods, if at all. Signs
asking hunters to protect hawks, owls and eagles should be placed on
the area. For the proposed wording and location of these signs see
appendix 8 and illustration 11 on page 17

Upon completion of the proposed projects, including access, it is
anticipated that the area will receive the following annual use:
100 hunter days for big game and 750 hunter days for upland game.
It is felt that these estimates are conservative, and that with
increased knowledge of the availability of the area, hunter use will
increase.

Livestock Forage

Approximately 4,216 acres of federal land within the proposed manage
ment area is leased for livestock grazing. Four leases involving

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1 1 lustration 10
Example of Existing Brush Piles on the Area

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2,191 acres, are administered by the B.L.M. and three leases,
totaling 2,025 acres, are administered by the Bureau of Reclamation.
(See grazing lease overlay for lease locations). These leases
involve 1,305 animal unit months (AUM's) worth $1,415.

The B.L.M. leases land under Section 15 of the Taylor Grazing Act
(1932) which allows for the leasing of land outside established
grazing districts for up to ten years for the purpose of grazing.
The current grazing lease fee is 33 cents per AUM. When compared
with the cost of the BR leases, it is evident that B.L.M. 's lease
charge is below market value. The BR leases are issued yearly.
The lessee has a renewal option for five years. Every five years,
or when the lessee fails to exercise his renewal option, the
lease is put up for competitive bid for a new 5~year period.
Lease cost established by this competitive bidding is approximately
a dollar per AUM which is three times the amount charged by B.L.M.
The Sierra National Forest has a no-cost lease for 875 acres to
pasture their horses; kO acres of this lease is within the proposed
recreation area boundary. For a breakdown of the leases, refer
to appendix k.

Cattle ranching in this area is mainly steer operations with the
amount made at market time determined by gain per animal. Generally
the grazing period is from February until the middle of June depend-
ing upon the year, operator and the cattle market.

One agency should handle all of the leasing in the proposed manage-
ment area thereby cutting costs and duplication of effort. The
transfer of leasing authority to the B.L.M. could be accomplished
under the 19^5 BLM-BR agreement, on the leasing of withdrawn lands.
This would encourage range improvement work by assuring longer
tenure at lower costs.

Existing Livestock Improvements: The fences on the area are adequate
to control livestock although most were constructed years ago. These
fences now require regular yearly maintenance to keep them functional,
Natural barriers, such as volcanic bluffs and the San Joaquin River
are also used to control livestock. Refer to the existing and
proposed fence construction overlay in appendix 11, for the locations
of known fences. The fence inventory is not complete and should
be completed so that fence needs can be ascertained, planned and
programmed.

Table 2 lists the existing improvements on B.L.M. leases. It is not
known what range improvements exist on lands leased by the Bureau of
Reclamation. Livestock operators tend to be cautious about doing
range improvement work without reasonable lease tenure.

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Table 2

Existing Range Improvements *

Name & Type Cooper- Completed Cost Cooperator Total
of Impvt. a tor BLM Cost Cost

1. Kerckhoff T.A.
Seeding Anderson

10/16/62

2. Large "
Retention Dam

7/18/60

3. Small "
Retention Dam

6/19/63

4. Small "
Retention Dam

6/19/63

5. Hatch "
Spring

7/01/60

6. Kerckhoff "
Spring

7/01/60

7. Camp "
Spring

7/01/60

8. Fence & "
Cattle Guard

7/01/61

9. Stock M. Van
Road Alen

6/06/64

10. Skunk "
Flat Dam

6/02/65

1 1. Dry Dam "

11/10/65

$2583

$2589

$5172

540

555

105

142

157

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740

—

1500

300

315

400

415

$2703 $6507**

$9210

* Refer to existing and proposed livestock improvement overlay
for project locations.

** Maintenance costs are not shown as they are the responsibility
of the cooperator.

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Proposed Livestock Improvements: It is proposed that Digger Pines
on the area be thinned to increase livestock forage (see illustration
12). The work area is shown on the existing and proposed wildlife
and livestock improvement overlay. The Digger Pines will be thinned
so tnat no two Digger pines are closer than 50 feet. This will
open the forest canopy allowing the grasses to increase with a
possible shrub increase, depending upon location.

Construction of seven dams is proposed, to strengthen the wildlife
habitat but they will provide water for livestock as well. The
dams will aid cattle distribution, resulting in a more even use
of the range. Refer to the existing and proposed wildlife and
livestock improvement overlay for dam locations and to appendix 2
for cost detai Is.

No brush conversion or seeding projects are proposed because
suitable areas for this work is lacking.

Cattle will benefit by increased forage from the intensive quail
habitat work and the experimental spot burning that is proposed
for the area.

Compatibility With Other Uses: Little conflict between game produc-
tion and livestock grazing is apparent except possibly some browse
competition with deer. Upland game production and its relationship
to grazing is discussed in the wildlife section of this report.
Generally, other than in cases of extreme overgrazing, the main
conflict is with quail nesting cover. At proper grazing levels,
there should be no large reduction in quail numbers resul ting from
livestock grazing. Present livestock distribution and degree of
utilization appear proper, but this will have to be watched to see
that overgrazing does not occur.

By the time hunting season arrives, most of the livestock have
either been sold or are on private land. With no livestock on the
range, hunter damage to range improvements should be the only
conflict which could occur.

It will be necessary to fence cattle from proposed camp grounds;
however, some very early grazing could help control weeds, reduce
fire hazard and help maintain a parklike appearance in the camp
areas.

Recreation

Present Use: Very little recreational use is occurring on the area
at this time. There is some use by fishermen and hunters who
know the area and are able to obtain access.

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Illustration 12
View of Proposed Digger Pine Thinning Area

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Potential Use: Several projects are planned for development. The
location of these are shown on the recreation overlay located in
appendix 11. The two key projects in the development are: 1)
road location to bypass the Pacific Gas and Electric facilities and
2) the bridge to span the San Joaquin River to provide access to
the north side of the area. In connection with these projects, a
trail network is planned to provide a riding and hiking trail to
connect with the proposed trail network to be developed in the
State Park. The trail system will also provide for normal public
use for sightseeing and nature study.

To provide public use facilities, a campground, a picnic site
and an overlook have been planned. The campground will serve as
a trailhead for the trail system, as well as a general use, public
campground. The picnic si te wi 1 1 be developed for day use, with
minor overnight camping facilities, and will have a view of the
river at the upper end of Millerton Lake. Due to the topographic
features, the water temperature, and the operational schedule (see
illustrations 7 and 8) of the lake, no swimming facilities are
planned; although some minor use is expected to occur. Illustrations
13 through 18 show the sites of the proposed recreation developments.

With the completion of the planned developments, it is estimated
that the area will receive approximately 20,000 visitor days of use
annually. This includes both general public use and the expected
•hunter use. Developments will be kept to a minimum size to try to
regulate the use of the area and to prevent overuse of the resources.

Lands and Minerals

The majority of the land is withdrawn from all forms of appropriation,
Since most of the area will remain in a withdrawn state, and the
vacant Public Domain will have a protective withdrawal placed on
it, no activity is expected to occur in this field.

Watershed

This area is part of the Millerton Lake watershed. Any development
work done on the management area will have to take this into consi-
deration. At present, based on an average water yield of .32 acre-
feet per acre for oak-grass land, it is estimated that water yield
is 1,233 acre-feet annually. This run-off is relatively free of
sediments and no serious erosion problems are evident. No work
will be undertaken in the area without considering its effect on
the watershed potential of the area.

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1 1 1 ustration I 3
View of Proposed Kerckhoff Campground

I ] lustration 14
View of Proposed Kerckhoff Campground

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Illustration 15
View of Proposed Overlook Area

1 1 lustration 16
View from Proposed Overlook Area

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Illustration 17
View of Proposed Squaw Leap Picnic Site

I I I us trat ion 18
View of Proposed Bridge Site

DEVELOPMENT PLAN

General

The development of this area will be a joint venture between B.L.M,,
State of California Department of Fish and Game, California Wild-
life Conservation Board, and local sportsmens associations.

The other agencies will furnish money and manpower where appropriate.
B.L.M. will furnish money and supervisory personnel, and will be
responsible for the area and implementation of these plans. B.L.M.
will also be responsible for the maintenance of the area and super-
vision of the facilities. Hunting use will be regulated by the
California Department of Fish and Game under the applicable state
laws.

Recreational Developments

Table 3 gives the list of proposed developments, and the year that
field work would begin, with construction the following year.

Table 3
Plan of Development

Calendar FY Description Cost Units

Bridge $15,000 1

Trail #111 8,000 1 mile

Road by Pass 13,000 .6 mile

Road Impv. to Trail head 10,000 .5 mile

Habitat Improvement 7,800

Rock Mountain Overlook 28,300 5

Kerckhoff Campground 89,600 20 camps

10 picnics

New Fence Construction 16,000 16 miles

Reconstruction of Fences 5,600 7 miles

Removal of Fences 1,600 k miles

Road Impv. to Picnic site 10,400 .8 mile

Squaw Leap Picnic site 22,600 5 camps

10 picnics

Trail #1 ^9,500 5 miles

Road Impv. Sec. 2 & Parking 10,200 .8 mile

Trail #11 39,000 3.3 miles

Trail #IV 6,120 1 mile

Kerckhoff Campground Phase 76,600 30

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1967

1968

1967

1968

1967

1968

1969

1968

1969

1968

1969

1968

1969

1968

1969

1968

1969

1968

1969

1968

1969

1968

1969

1970

1969

1970

1969

1970

1969

1970

1972

The perimeter of the area will be fenced where the topography
permits. This fencing is required so that positive control of the
use of the area can be obtained. Also, all access to the north
side will be limited to foot and horse access. This includes
both public use and livestock use. Interior fences, required to
divide grazing leases, will be built. The campground, picnic, and
overlook areas will be fenced to exclude grazing. A modified
metal bump gate will be installed on the north side of the bridge
to prevent cattle from crossing the bridge. The south side will
be protected by fencing.

The roads which will be constructed or improved will be surfaced
with crushed rock and a plant mix asphalt applied to the rock.
The road bypass will have the right-of-way fenced to prevent the
public from encroaching on PG £- E facilities.

Water supply for the campground will probably originate from the
river. Additional investigation will be needed to firm up the
water supply. At the present time PG & E has a 25,000 gallon
water tank serving their facilities. This supply is in excess
of their needs and it may be possible to negotiate, at least a
temporary use of water from this tank.

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MANAGEMENT PLAN

The management of this area will be handled by the Southern Mother
Lode Resource Area office. The proposed work, as outlined in
Table 3, will require an addition of two men to the Resource Area
staff, in fiscal year 1969. One should be a range conservationist
and the other one should have some engineering and recreation
experience. Starting in fiscal year 1970, one man will be required
on the area for maintenance purposes. This man should be quartered
in Auberry. If at a future date a use fee is required for the
area, additional personnel will be needed.

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CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

The proposed area, for its size, has a wide variety of wildlife
species present on it; more than on any other known area of Public
Domain land in the Sacramento District. These lands are located
within 45 miles of the Fresno-Clovi s metropolitan complex, which
had an estimated population of 283,000 as of April 1, 1964. This
complex is growing at an average rate of 9,000 persons per year,
and accounts for approximately 69% of the total population of
Fresno County. The local sportsman club is one of the largest
and most active clubs in the Sportsmen's Council of Central
Cal ifornia.

As outlined in the introduction, the developments planned for this
area will be of an extensive nature. The topography of the area
adapts best to the kind of developments as outlined in this
report.

The following are the recommendations for this area:

1. The area should be developed as outlined in this report.

2. B.L.M. should retain control of the entire area.

3. The existing power site and Reclamation withdrawals should
be completely revoked and the area restored to Public
Domain status. This revocation would not include the
land that is occupied by the powerhouse facilities.

h. After restoration of the land, that it be withdrawn under
a B.L.M. protective withdrawal for recreational purposes.

5. In the interim, before restoration, a management agreement
be drawn up with the Bureau of Reclamation for B.L.M. 's
management of the Reclamation's withdrawals, and their
acquired land (1,964 acres total).

6. That the Bureau of Reclamation donate to B.L.M. 730 acres
of land previously acquired by them..

7. That the grazing leases now administrated by the Bureau
of Reclamation on the area be turned over to B.L.M.

8. That certain projects be submitted to the Wildlife Conser-
vation Board for their consideration and financial assistance,
and an agreement be drawn up with them for construction of

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these projects.

That additional investigation be done to obtain a firm water
supply for use on the campground and for fire protection
purposes.

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Bibl iography

1. Bureau of Reclamation, Data Sheets on Friant Division and
Central Valley Project.

2. Fresno County Population 1964, Fresno County Planning Department,
Fresno, Cal ifornia.

3. Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Data Sheets on Kerckhoff
Powerhouse.

k. Recreation and Park Plan for Fresno County, Fresno County
Planning Commission, July 1, 1964.

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Appendix I
Lake Elevations and Storage

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APPENDIX 1
Average Lake Storage in 1,000 Acre Feet

1958-1965

Month
January
February
March
April
May
June

Store

aqe

301.

342.

326.

352.

405.

404.

Month

July

August

September

October

November

December

Storage
299.4
187.5
169.3
159.8
197-4
258.5

Maximum Lake Storage
Maximum in 8-year period
Minimum in 8-year period

520.5
520.7
134.3

Average Water Surface Elevations in Feet
1958-1965

Month
January
February
March
Apri 1
May
June

Elevation
524
536
531
539
552
551

Month

Jul y

August

September

October

November

December

Maximum Elevation

Maximum in 8-year period for April - September

Minimum in 8-year period for April - September

El evation

523

489

495

479

493

512

582'
578'
470'

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Appendix 2
Proposed Water Developments

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APPENDIX 2
Proposed Water Developments

Type Location Cost

Retention Reservoir SW£sw£, Sec. 35 $1,000

T. 9 S., R. 22 E., M.D.M.
Retention Reservoir SE£SE£, Sec. },k $1,000

T. 9 S., R. 22 E., M.D.M.
Retention Reservoir SW£SE£, Sec. Ik $1,000

T. 9 S. , R. 22 E., M.D.M.
Retention Reservoir SW^NE^, Sec. 3 $1,000

T. 10 S., R. 22 E. , M.D.M.
Retention Reservoir NE£NE£, Sec. 2 $1,000

T. 10 S., R. 22 E., M.D.M.
Retention Reservoir SE£nw£, Sec. 2 $1,000

T. 10 S., R. 22 E. , M.D.M.

Portions of these retention reservoirs will be fenced with a 3-strand
barbed wire fence to encourage growth of upland game habitat.

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Appendix 3
Proposed Habitat Work

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APPENDIX 3
Proposed Habitat Work

Brush Piles :

T. 9 s., R. :

12 E. , M. D.M.

Acres

Piles

Cost

Section

180

$ 180

Section

110

$ 110

T. 10 S. , R.

22 E., M. D.M.

Section

$ 60

Section

190

$ 190

Section

$ 50

Section

250

$ 250

Section

210

$ 210

Section

100

$ 100

Total

115

$1150

1. Computed on one brush pile per 10 acres.

Experimental Browse Way - $ 200

Experimental Planting of Lana-Vetch - $ 200

Digger Pine thinning - 60 acres @ $30/acre - $1800

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Vegetative Cover Types
and Composition

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APPENDIX 5

Vegetative Cover Types and Composition

Steep North Facing Slopes:

Digger Pine 5%

Live Oak and Shrubs 70%

Grass and Forbs 25%

Steep Sou h Facing Slopes:

Blue Oak or Digger Pine 5%

Live Oak or Shrubs 25%

Grass and Forbs 70%

Steep East and West Facing Slopes

Blue Oak or Digger Pine 10%

Live Oak or Shrubs 30%

Grass and Forbs 60%

Gentle Slopes or Flats

Blue Oak or Digger Pine 30%

Live Oak and Shrubs 10%

Grass and Forbs 60%

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Append ix 6
P Wi ldl ife Observed

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APPENDIX 6

Wi ldl ife Observed

On the Area:

Blacktail Deer:

3 forked horn bucks - west side of river

3 spike bucks - 2 east side, 1 west side

1 three point buck - west side

6 adult does - 3 west side, 3 east side

Au du bon Co t ton tail

Black tailed hare (jack rabbit)

Gray Squi rrel

Bobcat

Beechey Ground Squirrel

Cal ifornia Quai I

Mourning Dove

Band- tailed Pigeon

Red-tai led Hawk

Lewis Woodpecker

Acorn Woodpecker

Scrub Jay

Off the Area:

Mai lard Ducks Coots

Rink Neck Ducks Eared Grebes
Ruddy Ducks Great-blue Heron

Shovel ers Green-winged Teal

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Appendix 7
Scientific Names

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APPENDIX 7
Scientific Names of Plants and Animals

Black-tai led deer

Audubon cottontail

Black-tai led hare

Gray squirrel

Bobcat

Beechy ground squirrel

Coyote

Gray fox

Cal ifornia quai 1

Mourning dove

Band- tailed pigeon

Chukar partridge

Wood duck

Common merganser

Sharp-skinned hawk

Coopers hawk

Mai lard duck

Ring Neck duck

Ruddy duck

Shovel er

American coot

Eared grebe

Odocoi leus/hemionus/col umbianus

Sylvi laqus/audubonl

Lepus/cal ifornicus

Sciurus/griseus

Lynx/rufus

Ci tel lus/beecheyi

canus/latrans

Urocyon/c i vereorgen teus

Lophortyx/cal ifornica

Zenaidura/macroura

Columba/fasciata

Alectoris/graeca

Aix/sponsa

Merqus/merganser

Accipi ter/striatus

Acclpi ter/cooperi

Anas/pl atyrhynchos

Aythya/col laris

Oxyu ra/ j ama i cens 1 s

Spatula/clypeata
Ful ica/americana
Pod i ceps/casp i cus

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Green-winged teal
Great-blue heron

Digger pine

Blue oak

Live oak

White thorn

Buck brush

Holly-leafed redberry

Mahogany

Poison oak

Shrub oak

Deer clover

Rip-gut brone

Lana vetch

Manzani ta

Anas/carol inens is
Ardea/herodias

Pinus/sabiniana
Quercus/dougl as J i
Quercus/wi si izeni i
Ceanothus/1 eucodermi s
Ceanothus/cuneatus
Rhamnus/crocea
Cercocarpus/specie
Rhus/diversi loba
Querpus dumosa
Lotus scoparius
Bromus/r ? gidus
Vicia/specie
Actostaphylos mariposa

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Appendix 8
Example Hunter Signs

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Appendix 8
Example of Hunter Signs

HUNTERS

Preserve Your Resource

Please Restrict Hunting

to Game Species

Hawks, Owls, Eagles, Songbirds

Protected by Law

United States Department of the Interior

Bureau of Land Management

Sacramento District Office

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)

Appendix 9
) Letters

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OERAID SIStER, - Pr.ildent
JAMES MOORE • Vke-Pretld«nt

ACTIVI DIRECTORS-IMS

Aubcrry \

Ted Andenon

Clevis /

Grover Caster
Ernes' Munier
Wayne Rail
Frank Sorrentl
Dave Frage

DinuDc

lerry M Powell

Dot Palo*

Harvey Moore

Pros no

lymen I Armey
Avedis Baxter

Charle* Bleshlll
D.ck Blocker
Douglas A Bran
Tony Broii
Lewis Carpenter
Bruce Clover
Omar Crane
Owen Emery
teo Ftschbech
Jim Forbes
Vmce Gordon
Neil Growden, Jr.
Thomas HalNday
W. L. Hodgei
Jamei W ligrlgg
George Key
C V Kaiser
Walter tee
George Martin
F I McDougal
Bill McEntire
James Moore

Y'm Mullamey
lioch Mulford

Charles Nelson

Glenn Parkinson
Marlon Porter
Doug Pratt
Fay Replogle
Kenneth Robert*
Chuck Rogen
Gerald Sabroa
A Schiavon
Gerald Siller
Wm C Taylor

Kermen

O O. Savage

Klngtburf

Arsen Allan
Glenn Henilee
Neil Van Dell

Mendota
Jack Scene

•erller

Abe Klasten

Wedra

Dan Forbes

Raisin City

Claude L. Brown

teedl.y

Joe Burgin
Dr Stanley Powell
Emmet Remy
Steve Rhode*
F. S Seiple. Jr.
E. P. Stephens

Rlverdafe

Roy Plat!
Don V. Sterrttt

ten Joiquln

0. Daley

•Harold Hale
. W Nelson

Selma

Vaughn Avedlglen

Trry Valley

Harry A Sthiobelhut

FRESnO CDUIITY
5PDRT5niEnS CLUB

— — inm— — ^1 imiTED

HEADQUARTERS

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
FRESNO, CALIFORNIA

2331 FRESNO ST. - P. O. BOX 1469

June 20, 1965

LEWIS CARPENTER ■ Secretary
DOUOIAS A. IRASS ■ Treaturer

Route |

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| RAM II

| RAM III

Mr. H. Curt Hammit

District Manager

Bureau of Land Management, District Office

Room ^51^, U. S. Courthouse and Federal Building

650 Capitol Avenue

Sacramento, California 9^1^

Dear Mr. Hammit i

Members of your staff met on May 18, 1965, with Department of
Fish and Game personnel and members of the Fresno County
Sportsmen's Club in an on-site survey and planning session on
the BLM lands near Auberry which our Club is interested in
as a withdrawal for recreational purposes and for quail
habitat improvement. It is our understanding that the only
remaining obstacle to the withdrawal is a development plan
that is acceptable to the Bureau of Land Management. This
plan is being prepared by Dave Selleck of the Department of
Fish and Game and will be forthcoming shortly.

It is the desire of the Fresno County Sportsmen's Club that
this land be designated the "Ted Anderson Recreation Area,"
in recognition of T. A. Anderson of Auberry. who has done
much for the enhancement of fish and wildlife in the Sierras
over the years. Ted Anderson has been active in fish, deer,
and range surveys and in range improvement and other wildlife
conservation work which our Club has undertaken in cooperation
with the Department of Fish and Game and the U. S. Forest
Service. Ted Anderson also initiated the idea , of the with-
drawal of this Auberry BLM site as a recreation area*

Please advise us if this area can be properly designated as
the HTed Anderson Recreation Area," and if there is any further
procedure to accomplish such designation. If the area cannot
be given this designation, we would appreciate an explanation
as to the reason.

Sincerely,

incerely, J

Gerald Sisler - President

executive Committee

Claude Brown
Henry Doddridge
Owen Emery
Gerald S«broe
Al Schiaven

Honorary Director*

A B Bowden. Fresno
I D Bowen, Fresno
C W Cantens. Altgrus
Henry Doddndge. Fresno
L. I Ellis. Fresno
Paul A Eymann, Reedley
Roscoe Kirkner, Fresno
' Dr T W McKenz.e.
Reedley
Julius B Nielsen. Fresno
J E Rodman. Fresno
C. A Phipp*. Fresno
E Clark Savory. Fresno
R J Shay. Fresno
Arthur C Shepard. Fresno
Wm Turpin. Sr . Fresno
E I Webster, Fresno
A J Williams, Squaw Valley
J E Wheele', Fresno
J Martin Winton. Fresno

Honorary life Members

C W Carlton. Fresno

F Chapman. Shaver lake

H K Fo«. Bakersfield

life Members

Ralph Alen. Fresno
Walter Beleme, Fresno
Francis Bernedicou, Fresno
Lloyd F Enckson, Fresno
W J Fortter, Fresno
E A Hamilton. Fresno
Oscar Hammersten

Kingsburg
C N. Hayes. Corcoran*
Melton I Holt, Fresno
Mills Holt. Fresno
Roland E HIM. Fresno
James Landes. Fresno
Frank C lemgo Fresno
G I McKean. Tranquillity
Uoyd E McKean Riverdele
I'ovd Moller. Fresno
Warren Moody Fresno
Dave Nicholson, Idaho
Chas S Pashayen, Fresno
Gladys Read Fresno
A J Sample Fresno
K Schiehelhut Fresno
Ed Sever m. Fresno
Bruce S'lton, Fresno
Barbara Holt Smurr
C B S'urgei Fresno
R I, Tawney, Fresno
Dr. I, B Tocher. Fresno
Dennis Wheeler, Fresno
J T Winton, Fresno

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vnEETfio cnunTV

FRESNO COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

P. 0, Box 1469

FRESNO 16. CALIFORNIA

January 15, 1966

nei, I

ifonorable 8* F* Sisk
16th District, California
House Office Building
Washington, D* C. 20515

Daar Mr* $iskt

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In 1965* our Club, with the assistance of Region 4, California
Department of Fish and Cane, initiated the withdrawal from public
sale of Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation lands
behind Millerton Lake and adjacent to . illerton State Park in the
vicinity of Auberry, lying on both sides of the San Joaquin River
and therefore being partly within Madera County and partly within
Fresno County, as a recreation and wildlife area* It is the intent
of this dub to begin a conservation program on these lands, or por-
tions thereof, to improve upland game habitat (principally quail)
and to develop portions of this land for Jjpblic recreation, suoh as
nature study, picnicking and hiking* A sports-conservation club in
Madera County also has expressed interest*

Ragion if, California Department of Fish and Game has written manage-
ment pland for the area, which is known locally as the "Ted Anderson
Wildlife and Recreation Area," and these plans have been approved by
the Regional Director of the Bureau of Land Management, Mr* H* Curt

Hamait, and this agency took seeps to effect the withdrawal of these

lands from public sale for recreation purposes*

After many meetings, field trips to the lands, planning sessions —
including plans to bridge the river for foot travel — and correspond*
ence, it vas thought that all organizations involved had reached
accord. Our Club, the California Department of Fish and Game, and the
Bureau of Land Management are anxious to sign an agreement, so that
some of the development plans can be put into action this year* There
is now a seeming reluctance, however, on the part of the Bureau of
Reclamation to sign an agreement* We assume it is because the signing
of an agreement would grant surface management to the Bureau of Land
Management, although we are not sure that this is the reason* Mr.
Kammlt's offioe has made several attempts to obtain further inform-
ation from the Bureau of Reclamation as to their position on the
matter, but, when we last heard, these attempts had met with no
success.

As we are hopeful of making some progress this year, we respectfully
request that you inquire to determine whether the tie-up within the
Bureau of Reclamation Is on a local, regional, or head-office level
and whether the problem, if any, can be ironed-out so that accord
can be reached and an agreement signed* lour assistance will be most
appreciated*

Sincerely

Gerald Sisler - President
GS/js
ooi H* Curt Haramit

District Manager, Bureau of Land Management

Lawrence Cloyd

Director, Region ^, J SJ&tffcji ^^^sh^nd Game

Mr* Robert Hatch
State Division of Bee

Mr. William Crabtree

Chief, Fresno Field Division, Bureau of Reclamation

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February 21 # 1966

IU W. "Dob" itolmes

President

Sportsmen's Counoll of Central California

P. 0. Vox 175

Pismo Beach, California 93**9

Dear Bobi

Last year the Fresno County Sportsmen's Club and Region b$
Department of Fish and Game, initiated plans to have Bureau of
Land J amnanent and I^ircau of Reclamation lands, which lie along
the San Joaquin River behind Mlllerton Lake and Millerton State
Park in the Auberty area, withdrawn from public sale for recre-
ation and wildlife habitat development* Cur Club proposed to
Improve the upland game habitat and to develop some areas for
picnicking* ihe Came Manager of Region *f wrote management
plans for the area, and these plans were submitted to the
Jlegional Cffice of the BLM who were in agreement for improve*
stent work to bo done* Ihe l\ireau of Reclamation has held up
agreement, as the State £eache3 and Parks Administration has
recently become interested in the area and has submitted a
proposal to the bureau of Reclamation that Beaches and Parke
administer the aeea along with Ulerton Lake and Mlllerton
State Park* ^

Ihe Fresno County Sportsmen's Club is of fche opinion that the
public would derive more benefit from this area if management
rests with the Bureau of Land Management, and the Department
of Fishaand Come and local Sportsmen's Clubs are able to carry
on a habitat improvement and recreation development program.
In addition to our Club, the Kadera County SpQTrtanm'a Club
has expressed interest in habitat development on the ;radera
County side of the River* with this type of development,
there would be no charge for public use such as might be
charged if the area is administered by the State Beaches and
Parks* Also, hunting and shooting areas are planned under the
.development program which was planned and agreed to by the
Fresno County Sportsnen's Club, the Department of Fish and
Game, and the Bureau of Land Management* The State Beaches
and Parka Administration might find hunting and shooting
incompatible with their other planned usee of the area*
Shooting areas for public recreation are sorely needed la both
Fresno County And Kadera County*

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The Fresno County Sportsmen's Club is prepared to start habitat
and recreation improvement immediately, and had, in fact, planned
to begin this spring (1966) if negotiations had been completed*
The Beachos and Parks Administration would begin development
whenever funds are available on a priority basis • Their current
development program throughout the state is lagging far behind
their acquisition program.

The Fresno County Sportsmen's Club asks that the Sportsmen's,
Council of Central California support our Club in requesting
that the Bureau of Reclamation agree to surface administration
of these lands by the Bureau of Land Management, with a co-op*
erative came habitat improvement and recreation development
program to be carried, on Jointly by Region 4, Department of
Fish and Oar-o and tho Fresno County Sportsmen's Club (and the
Madera County Sportsmen's dub, should they elect to do so),
and wildlife management plans to be written by the game manager
(DFG) In whose district these lands lie.

Our Club requests that this be made an agenda item at the
quarterly meeting of the Sportsmen's Co until of Central
California which is to be held March 5th and 6th in
Bakers field* Cur delegate, Al Schiavon, will put this natter
before the Council, /'

We further request that if the Council elects to support our
proposal, that a resolution to this effect be sent to the
California Wildlife Federation,

Sincerely,

OS/js

ooi A, V, Schiavon
Lev Carpenter
Dave Selleok
yH* Curt llammlt
S Ted Anderson
' Congressman B* F, Slsk
Fresno Audubon Society

er - President

SfAT? OF CALIFORNIA-RESOURCES AGENCY

EDMUND G. BROWN, Governor

r yARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME

REGION 4

1234 East Shaw Avenue

Fresno, California 93726

August 23, 1965

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Nacs. Action;
Rvtorn to:

Mr. Curt Hammit
Bureau of Land Management
650 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, California

Dear Mr. Hammit:

)

We submit the attached proposed wildlife management
plan for the Ted Anderson Wildlife and Recreational
Area for your use and consideration in developing
an overall management plan for the area.

We will be glad to assist you further in the detailed
planning of wildlife habitat improvement, when it
appears that we are in position to go ahead with plans
for the entire area.

The Fresno County Sportsmen's Club, who were largely
responsible for initiating plans for this area, have
also indicated a desire to participate in the develop-
ment.

Sincerely,

L. H. Cloyd
Regional Manager

Enclosure

cc: Deputy Director

Fresno County Sportsmen's Club

Appendix 10
Proposed Agreement

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PROPOSED MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
between the
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT and the BUREAU OF RECLAMATION
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

for

ADMINISTRATION OF CERTAIN LANDS ABOVE MILLERTON LAKE ON THE SAN JOAQUIN

RIVER

This MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT, made this day of

1966, by the BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, hereinafter referred to as BLM,
acting pursuant to the Act of Conqress approved September \k, 1962,
(Public Law 87-658) (76 Stat. 5^1 et seq.) and the BUREAU OF RECLAMATION,
hereinafter referred to as "Reclamation", acting pursuant to the Act of
June 17, 1902 (32 Stat. 388) and acts amendatory thereof and supple-
mentary thereto,

WITNESSETH: that,

WHEREAS Reclamation has acquired and withdrawn certain public lands
(1,964 acres) in Madera and Fresno Counties, California, for the
operation and maintenance of Millerton Lake Reservoir of the Friant
Division of the Central Valley Project, and

WHEREAS the BLM presently provides fire protection and administers
multiple use management on adjacent lands and desires to develop and
administer the multiple resources on the acquired and withdrawn lands,
under the administration of Reclamation, as shown by the attached
Exhibit A, and

WHEREAS it is desirable for consistency and economy that the
utilization of the resources of these lands and their development,
management and protection be coordinated;

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and stipula-
tions hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto do mutually agree as
fol lows:

1. Reclamation shall continue to administer and use these lands
for reclamation purposes until the lands are restored to public domain
status .

2. BLM shall administer and develop the lands for multiple resource
uses and maintain any improvements constructed thereon or provide for
such maintenance.

3. Expenditures by BLM shall be contingent upon the appropriation
and allotment of funds therefor.

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k, BLM shall administer grazing on the lands covered by this
agreement as provided in a Memorandum of Agreement between the Bureau
of Reclamation and the General Land Office for range administration
outside the exterior boundaries of Grazing Districts and Forest !

Reserves and Withdrawn for Reclamation purposes, which was approved
on February 28, 19^5 by the Assistant Secretary, and shall provide
f i re protection.

5. In the administration of this agreement Reclamation shall
be represented by the Chief, Fresno Field Division, Region 2 and
BLM by District Manager, Sacramento District.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this instrument to
be executed the day and year first above written.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management

By.

State Director, California

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Reclamation

By.

Regional Director, Region 2

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Appendix 1 1
Overlays

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375 .S783 1966

Plan for Squaw Leap wildlife
management area

BLM LIBRARY

RS150ABLDG.50

DENVER FEDERAL CENTER

PO BOX 25047

DENVER, CO 80225

LEGEND

EZ2

PUBLIC DOMAIN

POWER 5ITE WITHDRAWALS

RESTORED TO MINING ONLY

PUBLIC LAND OPEN TO MININS ONLY

LAND OWNERSHIP OVERLAY

R.22E

SQUAW LEAP WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA

LEGEND

FIRST FORM RECLAMATION WITHDRAWALS COMBINE WITH POWER WITHDRAWALS
PRIVATE LAND ACQUIRED BY BUREAU OF RECLAMATION

LAND OWNERSHIP OVERLAY

LEGEND

UJJ}

CLAROT $ SOARES ETAL

HAUNGS i NEWMARK

JOHNSON i WELLS

QUALLS, OTIS

QUALLS, CLARA

NOREN f QUALLS

KNITTEL

TOPHAM

ALLEN

FORD

AKERS

HARMON

HOWERTON

VAN ALEN

TOPPING

RAYMOND

WALTON

PRIVATE LAND OWNERSHIP

LE6END

W BRIDGE

TRAILS

A CAMPGROUNDS

A PICNIC SITES

+ OVERLOOK SITE

D PARKING AREA

RECREATION OVERLAY

LEGEND

o o o
— e--e--e-

EXISTING JEEP ROAD

BYPASS ROAD TO BE CONSTRUCTED

EXISTING ROADS TO BE IMPROVED

PROPOSED FIRE TRAIL

EXISTING JEEP R0AD5 TO BE ABANDONED

JEEP ROAD TO BE CONVERTED TO FIRE TRAIL

JEEP ROAD TO BE INCORPORATED INTO TRAIL SYSTEM

TRANSPORTATION OVERLAY

LEGEND

Bl EXISTING DAMS

I>- PROPOSED DAMS

<-0 EXISTING SPRING

C^D AREA IN WHICH BRUSH PILES WILL BE CONSTRUCTED
C^ AREA IN WHICH DIGGER PINES ARE TO BE THINNED

X/A SEEDING (EXISTING )

NUMBERS REFER TO PROJECTS LISTED IN THE REPORT

WILDLIFE t LIVESTOCK IMPROVEMENTS

^xxxxxxxxx «
xxxx

LEGEND

XXXX EXISTING FENCES TO BE REMOVED
X-^e^^< EXISTING FENCES TO BE IMPROVED
XXXXXXXX PROPOSED FENCE CONSTRUCTION

EXISTING i PROPOSED FENCE CONSTRUCTION

LEGEND

CT5 RIVER RANCH

MARY VAN ALEN

TA ANDERSON

DOLORES TOPPING (BR LEASE)

SIERRA N.F. (BR LEASE)

L.B.FORD (BR LEASE)

BLM LEASE

GRAZING LEASES

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